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Back to SearchWhy We Judge Groups Worse Than People
Season 3 Episode 891
Social psychologist André Vaz describes the psychological reason we judge groups much more harshly than individuals.
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The Boy-Girl Reading Gap
Season 3 Episode 890
Sociology professor Ea Hoppe Blaabæk shares details of her study showing that boys ditch books when schools close, and girls keep reading.
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The Freedom of a Cancelled Meeting
Season 3 Episode 889
Marketing professor Gabriela Tonietto explains why a canceled meeting feels so liberating.
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Where's the Funny in Science?
Season 3 Episode 888
Educator, improv comedian, and occasional scientist Dr. Vita Stout outlines how and why scientists aren't telling enough jokes at conferences.
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FULL EPISODE: Smart People, Bad Jokes - March 31, 2026
Season 3 Episode 887
Marketing professor Gabriela Tonietto explains why a canceled meeting feels so liberating. Psychological and brain sciences professor Brad Duchaine i…
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Romantic Indifference: The Relationship Disintegrator
Season 3 Episode 886
Social psychology researcher Mirna Đurić warns how romantic indifference can breed boredom, lower intimacy, and a wandering eye.
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BS Universities: The Future of Education?
Season 3 Episode 885
Philosophy professor Robert Sparrow shares his insights on a future with fully automated education leading to BS universities.
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Why the Myth of Alien Architects Persists
Season 3 Episode 884
Egyptology professor Stefan Baumann outlines why some people still believe that aliens shaped ancient civilisations.
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Lonely? Chat With a Person, Not a Bot
Season 3 Episode 883
Psychology researcher Ruo-Ning (Ronnie) Li reveals that chatting with people beats interactions with AI chatbots when it comes to reducing lonelin…
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Are Famous Men Okay?
Season 3 Episode 882
Media personality Caitlin Green asks: Are famous men okay? To that end, her and David covers the following stories:
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